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Victoria Quinton wrote:
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> birding-aus
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> Is it true that these(rings from plastic milk bottles) kill birds by
> either
> choking them, or encircling their beaks and thus preventing them from
> eating?
>
> Would cutting them prevent this and is it an argument for cardboard
> cartons
> instead?
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> Victoria Quinton
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I consider ALL plastic rings, whether rigid or flexible, of any size, a
danger to wildlife. Probably flexible ones are more likely to get caught
on birds or animals. I saw some terrible photos recently of a Platypus
wearing a plastic ring bandolier fashion - it had been deeply cut; it
was lucky to be found and cared for. I saw a Chestnut Teal with a
plastic ring (about size of one ring from six-pack holder but bright
red) caught in its mouth and over the back of its head like a bridle. I
doubt if the bird could feed. It was still far too strong and agile to
catch to remove the ring.
Rubber rings are also dangerous but less likely to inflict cuts,
according to platypus newsletter 'Ripples'.
Other hazards - fishing line and hooks; nylon thread; plastic netting
from onion bags etc. Pick them up wherever you see them and teach your
kids to do likewise!
Anthea Fleming
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